The High Commission of India in Ottawa

High Commission of India, Ottawa, Canada

Tourist  Visa

Tourist visa is granted to a short time visitor who intends to visit India for genuine tourism purposes. Therefore, the duration of Tourist Visa would usually not exceed 6 months.

A Tourist Visa holder, even if he holds a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, is not allowed to take second entry in India unless a period of 60 days has elapsed from the date of his last departure from India.

Those applying for Tourist Visa are strongly advised to read Important Information by clicking the link http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/FAQ-TVisa280710.pdf

Persons of Indian origin can be granted Tourist visa also (instead of Entry Visa), if they so wish. However, it may please be understood that Tourist Visa is non-convertible and non-extendable; and that there is a stipulation of a gap of at least 2 months between two visits to India  on a Tourist visa as indicated in the paragraph above.  

Processing Time 

It usually requires 7 business days to grant Tourist Visa, excluding the time taken in postal transmission.  

How to apply and the fee charged  

You need to download the form by clicking here.  Submit the form at one of the offices of our outsourcing agents, VFS Global. Their office addresses, timings, phone numbers and e-mail address can be found by clicking here. The fee for 6 months Tourist Visa is C$ 62. You will be required to pay processing fee to VFS Global separately. Please consult them about the total cost and the exact procedure for remitting the fee.  

Applicants having Non-Canadian Passports

If you have a non-Canadian Passport, the fee and the processing time can be significantly different. Please consult our outsourcing agents, VFS Global for details. Their office addresses, timings, phone numbers and e-mail address can be found by clicking here. 

Applicants having Pakistani Passport or persons of Pakistani origin  

If you, or your parents or grand parents have/had Pakistani citizenship, a different procedure is required to be followed in your case. Please click here for details.

Please do read the General Instructions by clicking here. 

The information on this website about Consular matters has been presented in a simplified and highly readable format. It cannot be the basis for a legal claim about any visa/passport service or imposition of penalty. The Consular Officer will examine each case in the light of latest guidelines/instructions of the Government on the matter and will decide the case.